Entries in Sketchnote Workbook
(13)

I'M EXCITED to announce Das Sketchnote Arbeitsbuch, the German translation of The Sketchnote Workbook, is out. I just received my author copies and this translation of The Sketchnote Workbook looks fantastic.

Thank You Everyone!

Most of all, I want to say thank you to everyone who as supported me in my book and typeface creation journey. I could not have done all of this without your encouragement over the past few years. I hope these small tokens of appreciation help you share the gift of creativity with the ones you love.

Post Reviews

One of the most valuable things you can do for my book is to write your review on Amazon. The opinion of others encourages people to give my book a try.

Share The Book

Another great help for helping readers find the book is sharing it on social media. I've created a Workbook book page, which offers an overview, a sample chapter and sample video for anyone who wants to see more details before they buy:

THE BOOK IS DONE! Yes, my design files are with Peachpit’s production department, on their way to print!

Around the middle of August, fresh copies of [The Sketchnote Workbook](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/013383171X/therohdesignwebs) will roll off of the presses and find their way to customers.

Somehow, my team and I were able to overcome all of the delays, obstacles and problems of the last four months and deliver the book on time. If you had told me that in March, April, May or June, I wouldn’t have believed you.

Chalk it up to hard work and help from my amazing Mom and Dad, who have tirelessly helped care for our kids, assisting Gail as she is recovering well from her back surgery in late March.

I won’t forget the help of friends and family, our church community, and my editors and publisher for all being creative and supporting us when everything seemed bleak.

Finally, your support as readers and part of the sketchnoting community has been special to me. I’ve felt so much encouragement as you have rallied around my journey. Thank you for helping make this book happen.

### Book Update
The book is looking fabulous! I’ve seen proofs of the cover and interior pages—all I can say is WOW!

The presses will start running in a week or so, and in mid-August, we’ll have a big ol’ batch of Sketchnote Workbooks to send out. I can’t wait!

I will admit that the last several weeks were a grind. I would typically wake at 7AM and work on the book until 1AM with lunch and dinner breaks for days on end. At the end it is so worth seeing this book come to life in black and orange.

I’m extremely pleased with the mix of samples from other sketchnoters, the amount of worksheets and challenges we’ve created, and the overall breadth of the book’s content.

We’ve aimed to capture everything I’ve learned in the last five years as I’ve experimented with sketchnoting. I can’t wait to see how you guys apply these ideas and create new ways to use sketchnoting. It’s going to be awesome!

### Video Update
[Brian Artka](https://twitter.com/bartka), my video storyteller, worked like crazy to meet his deadline in June. [Gabe Wollenburg](https://twitter.com/bartka) wrote scripts, and helped index and create fun questions. [Steve Mork](https://twitter.com/elektro815) created a great new soundtrack.

The cinematography, screenplay, and music work great together as a unit:

Together, we've created 2 hours and 41 minutes of advanced teaching across 32 videos. I can’t wait for you to enjoy and learn from the videos we’ve crafted.

Steve Mork also created a remix version of the theme you can download:

Pretty cool, eh?

### Colorization Video
I happened to take a brief video of the colorization process in Photoshop as a final installment in my video series:

When I receive the final copies of the book, I’ll take some video as well as photos and share them in another update.

### Request a Sketchnote Icon T-Shirt Re-Run!
Back in May, 70 two-color aqua and white Sketchnote Icon t-shirts were sold at Cotton Bureau. Right now there are 24 requests for a re-run, and if we hit 50, Cotton Bureau will launch a new run. If you missed ordering one of these t-shirts before, here’s your chance to make them available again. [Request a re-run on this page](https://cottonbureau.com/products/sketchnote-icons) to make it happen.

### Sketchnote Icon Hoodies?
Interested in buying a hoodie like the one I wear in the video? If so, [drop me a line](mailto:mike@rohdesign.com?subject=Sketchnote Icon Hoodie). I would need to line up a printer and other details, but if I have enough interest, it could be fun to create those too. Let me know if you would prefer pull-over vs. zippered, and one color icons vs. white and aqua.

### Mailing List
I have a mailing list that sends these updates right to your inbox. You can [sign up for that newsletter right here](http://rohdesign.com/newsletter/).

### Pre-Order!
It really helps me out if you [pre-order The Sketchnote Workbook at Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/013383171X/therohdesignwebs). It ensures your copy is delivered as soon as it's ready, and it gives Peachpit a decent idea of how popular the book could be. Win-win!

I’M DEEP inking illustrations, getting ready to scan and use them in combination with my manuscript and submitted samples to build The Sketchnote Workbook.(http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/013383171X/therohdesignwebs)

Here’s a brief video I shot of the inking process, if you’re curious:

By the end of the month, I need to have inked pieces done and have the pages for the body of the book done. It’s been a challenge with work and family obligations. The good news: my wife is recovering well, though slowly, from her back surgery.

I hope I can pull this off.

### Final Video Shoots Ahead
Brian and I will be shooting the final two videos this week (8 and 9). All of the scripted voiceovers have been recorded, which leaves the ad-lib voiceovers I’ll do as I watch myself work in rough cuts of the videos.

We’re getting close on the video, and I can’t wait to see how it all turns out in Brian’s final edits. I think you’ll love all of the process-of-sketchnoting work captured in the video. I can't wait for you to enjoy it.

### 70 Sketchnote Icon T-Shirts Sold!
Yes! 70 t-shirts sold at [The Cotton Bureau](https://cottonbureau.com). You guys are pretty amazing. If you’re one of the buyers, your t-shirts should be arriving in a few weeks. I'd love to see your photos on social media. Thanks for your support!

### Mailing List
I have a mailing list that sends these updates right to your inbox. You can [sign up for that newsletter right here](http://rohdesign.com/newsletter/).

### Tumblr'ed
Follow my designing, illustrating and shooting video for this book at [my Tumblr](http://rohdesign.tumblr.com).

### Pre-Order!
It really helps me out if you [pre-order The Sketchnote Workbook at Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/013383171X/therohdesignwebs). It ensures your copy is delivered as soon as it's ready and it gives Peachpit a decent idea how popular the book could be. Win-win!

### Limited Edition Boxed Set
Several readers were interested in a boxed set once both books are published. The books would be signed and the enclosing box would have hand-drawn illustrations in limited quantities (maybe 25). If this sounds interesting, [drop me a note](mailto:mike@rohdesign.com), and I'll add you to my pre-interest list.